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INFRARED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT 

CORPORATION 

INFRARED TEST AND MEASUREMENT 

PRODUCT CATALOG 

7319 SANDSCOVE CT. #4 Φ WINTER PARK, FL 32792 

(TEL) 407-679-5101 Φ (FAX) 407-679-5520 

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CORPORATION 

Infrared Systems Development Corporation (ISDC) was formed 

in 1997 with the acquisition of Graseby Infrared’s instrument 

product lines, which were acquired from Infrared Industries (IRI), 

Infrared Systems (IRS), and Barnes Engineering Company. 

These products include blackbody sources, spectral radiometer 

systems, energy modulators and accessories. 

At Infrared Systems Development Corporation we offer a wide variety of 

infrared test equipment. 

• Calibrated blackbody sources 

• Infrared detector preamplifiers 

• Spectral radiometer systems 

• Energy modulators 

• High speed pulse integration systems 

• Complete Spectrometer Acquisition 

And much more 

All of our products are developed and manufactured in our newly 

expanded facility in Orlando, Florida. 

We also develop systems for custom applications, and offer 

design-consulting services for many infrared instrument and subsystem 

projects. 

If one of our standard products does not meet all of your 

requirements, speak with one of our engineers. We can often 

modify the specifications to fit your application. 

WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU 


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Φ CONTENTS 

FEMTO-SECOND PULSE ACQUISITION SPECTROMETER……………………….…..…… 2 

FEMTO-SECOND LASER PULSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM………………………..…………4 

RADIOMETER SYSTEM …………………………………………..…………………....…6 

PRS-2000 SYSTEM …………………………………………….……………..…………9 

MULTI-SPECTRAL IR TARGET SYSTEM …………………………..…………….………10 

APPLICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………...12 

CAVITY BLACKBODY SYSTEMS …………………………………..……………..………13 

EXTENDED AREA BLACKBODY SYSTEMS ……………………………………..…..……19 

IR-301 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER …………………………….……………………26 

BLACKBODY ACCESSORIES ……………………………………..………………...……28 

PREAMPLIFIERS ………………………………………………..…………………..……31 

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FEMTO-SECOND PULSE ACQUISITION SPECTROMETER 

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Complete High-Speed Pulse Spectrometer System 

3-10 um Spectral Range Coverage (1-20um Available) 

6.2 nm Standard Resolution (3.1 nm Optional) 

1.5 um, 0.9 um and 0.45 um Bandwidth 

.01-1.9Khz Laser Repetition Rate with No Lost Data 

Integrated Labview Software Control 

The New FPAS spectrograph provides a turn-key, drop-in solution for femto-second Pump-Probe 2D 

Vibrational Spectroscopy. All required components are provided, including a host computer and LabView 

based LASPEC software. Simply focus the laser energy into the entrance slit and start acquiring data. 

Infrared Systems Development Corporation has teamed with the J.Y. Horiba Company to integrate a high 

resolution spectrometer with detector and acquisition electronics to provide an easy to use system for 

complete spectral acquisition. Interchangeable grating turrets allow complete coverage of the mid and 

long wave infrared bands. All components of the spectrometer and data acquisition system are controlled 

by the supplied LASPEC software. The open architecture and supplied source code provide the user with 

unlimited ability to integrate all computer controlled assets with one application. 

The FPAS Spectrometer is the most compact imaging spectrometer available. Offering interchangeable 

triple grating turrets, automated dual exit port selection and motorized slit and grating positioning. Array 

and detector exit ports are selected by a motorized flip mirror. Many users have collected data with their 

single element detectors and need a method to correlate the previous data with new data acquired with 

the Array. 

Our Femto-Second Laser Pulse Acquisition System is the heart of the data acquisition system, providing 

simultaneous sampling of all array elements and external user-provided inputs. The FPAS integrates and 

captures detector signals from short pulse, high-energy laser systems with excellent linearity and 16-Bit 

resolution from single pulses or up to 1 x10 6 pulses in sequence, with no lost data. 

Coupled with a high performance Infrared Associates Linear MCT Array, the system provides unmatched 

spectral performance. Dual row detector arrays can be used to provide isolated reference and sample 

paths through the spectrometer to compensate for variations in amplitude and energy distribution typically 

associates with ultra-short pulse lasers. 

A complete offering of gratings and detectors can meet any application for high-speed pulse acquisition 

spectrometry. Our customer support team has experience with many techniques and is ready to assist 

with hardware and software support and modifications to suit your need. 

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Specifications: 

Laser Pulse Repetition Rate: Single Shot to 1.9 Khz 

Standard Detector: LN2 cooled MCT Array 64 Element 0.2mm W x 0.5 mm H 

16 mm Total Array Length (128 element available) 

Spectrometer Type: Corrected Cross Czerny Turner with On Axis Grating 

Focal Length: 0.19 meters 

Entrance Aperture: F/3.9 15 Degrees 

Entrance Slit: Motorized 0 – 2 mm in 2 um steps (0.25 mm nominal) 

Exit Slit: Motorized 0 – 2 mm in 2 um steps 

Exit Ports: Array and Single element – Selected by Flip Mirror 

Flat Image Field: 30 mm H x 12 mm V – Array port 

Standard Gratings: 150 g/mm @ 5 um, 75 g/mm @ 5 um and 50 g/mm @ 6 

um. (50 to 1200 g/mm available) 50 x 50 mm 

Standard Spectral Range 

and Dispersion: 

3-9 um with 150 g/mm 0.40 um BW, 6.2 nm per pixel 



Maximum Resolution: 0.35 nm with 1200 g/mm grating 

Spectral Acquisition Rate: Single to 1900 Spectra/sec 

Maximum Sequential Spectra: Typically 1 x 10 6 Limited by computer memory. 

Communications Interfaces: Data read out by a 10 MHz digital communications port. 

Spectrometer controlled by RS-232/USB port 

Model 

Array 

External 

Inputs 

FPAS-3216 Single Row of 32 16 

FPAS-6400 Single Row of 64 

FPAS-6400-D Dual Rows of 32 0 







FPAS Spectrometer System Configuration 

FPAS SPECTROMETER 

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FEMTO-SECOND LASER PULSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 

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High-Speed Box Car Integrator System for MCT Arrays 

16 to 256 Channels Simultaneously Acquired 

Femtosecond to Microsecond Pulse Durations 

1.9Khz Maximum Repetition Rate with No Lost Data 

Very Low Noise 16 Bit Data Acquisition 

Complete Detector Array Interface, Data Acquisition and Storage 

Labview Software Controlled with 10 Mhz Data Rate 

The New Femto-Second Laser Pulse Acquisition System (FPAS) was developed for high speed laser 

“Pump-Probe” spectroscopy providing simultaneous sampling of Multi-Element HgCdTe (MCT) Detector 

Arrays. The FPAS integrates and captures detector signals from short pulse, high-energy laser systems 

with excellent linearity and a true 16-Bit resolution. 

The FPAS provides all of the system components required to acquire Femto-Second spectroscopy data, 

including user inputs to monitor chopper phase, stepper motor positions, single detectors, and any other 

user data needed to be acquired with the Array data. The system includes Preamplifiers, Integrators, 

Sample & Holds, Multiplexers, 16-Bit A/D Converters, FIFO Memory, Digital I/O PCI Card and Host 

Computer System with custom LABVIEW Software for complete control and data presentation. Labview 

source code is included to allow the user to integrate other functions and controls within one software 

application. 

The acquisition starts with the rising edge of the Laser sync pulse, which initiates the delay time. The 

signal appears at the MCT Array 50-500 ns after the laser fires. The Integration Gate then acquires the 

preamplifier output signal and Holds until the ADC can digitize and store the data. A user selectable 

number of laser shots, up to 1 million shots can be acquired in a single operation. 

The MCT detector can be configured as a single row or as two rows. The single row configuration 

acquires data that can be chopped or monitored to compensate for amplitude variations from shot to 

shot of the laser. The dual row configuration allows compensation for amplitude variations and 

wavelength variations to cancel the unstable effects of the laser. 

Versatility is required in many 2D Vibrational Spectroscopy measurements and the FPAS system allows 

the user to take measurements in many experimental configurations. Our customer support team has 

experience with many techniques and is ready to assist with hardware and software support and 

modifications to suit your needs. 

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Laser Pulse Repetition Rate: 0 to 1.9 Khz 

Integration Time: Adjustable in 10 ns steps between 54 to 2600 ns. 

Integration Delay: Adjustable in 2 ns steps between 30 to 520 ns. Other 

ranges are available 

Integrator Type: Boxcar type, Low noise, current steering, auto-reset, 

integrator section. Simultaneous acquisition of 16 to 

256 channels. Using multiple units in parallel 

provides more than 1024 channels. 

Detector Interface 

Photoconductive: HgCdTe (MCT)-Low Noise Amplifier with Bias 

Photovoltaic: InSb- Low Noise FET Amplifier with Zero Volt Bias 

HgCdTe (PVMCT)- Low Noise Amplifier with Zero 

Volt Bias. 

A/D Conversion: 16 Bit, + 10V to –10V input Multiplexed 16 channels 

per A/D converter 

Maximum Number of 1 Million complete scans of all channels 

Samples: 

FIFO Memory: 1024 x 16 FIFO Memory 

Data Communications: FIFO Memory is read out by a 10 MHz digital 

communications port. Requires PC Plug-in Card 

Signal: Approximately 7 Volts from 80 femtosecond laser at 

7 um 

EQV Noise: Less than 1.5 nv/Hz 1/2 at input 

System Signal to Noise: >>80 db(10,000:1) at 1000 scans 

Digital Noise: +/- ½ LSB 

Typical System Noise: +/- 2 LSB rms (1000 Scans @ 2Khz Laser Rep Rate) 

Digital Dynamic Range: -32767 to + 32767 = 65535 (16 Bits) 

Analog Dynamic Range: -10 V to +10V 

Model Array Size External 

Inputs 

IR-3216 32 16 

IR-6400 64 0 

IR-6416 64 16 

IR-0128 128 0 

IR-0144 128 16 

FPAS 

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SPECTRALMASTER MARK III RADIOMETER 

FIELD RESEARCH RADIOMETER 

UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE 

FIELD PROVEN RELIABILITY 

Outstanding Features: 

Typical Applications: 

Φ Unmatched sensitivity and reliability Φ Emission Signatures 

Φ Field-proven rugged optical system Φ Countermeasures 

Φ New slim profile electroics/processor Φ Transfer Calibration 

Φ Upgrade for IRSI or Barnes Mark II Φ Transmissometry 

System 

Φ Transient Phenomena 

Φ Spectral scanning modules and fore Φ Laser Target Diagnostics 

optics options 

Φ Combustion and Flame Front 

Φ Works with any PC Serial Port Analysis 

Φ Faster menu-driven processing with 

pop up menus 

The ISDC SpectralMaster Mark III combines proven field ruggedness, new lightweight portability, 

unmatched sensitivity and the fastest, most advanced data acquisition and processing available 

in systems of its type. The standard system includes the Mark III Radiometer, Laptop Computer 

and Compurad 5 Windows Software. In addition to commanding the mission, the computer now 

performs all of the calculations that were previously the painstaking responsibility of the user. 

The electronics/data processing package allows the entire measurement mission to be controlled 

by means of the computer. The disk storage capacity provides space for storing considerable 

real time measurement data as well as all of the throughput characteristics (transfer functions) 

necessary to convert raw measurements to quantitative radiometric data. The operator needs to 

have only a rudimentary knowledge of the calculations involved. Human error is virtually 

eliminated and system field calibration is reduced to a few simple steps. 

Unmatched Sensitivity and Reliability 

The patented signal processing method introduced by the Mark III System results in 

approximately an order of magnitude testable improvement in measurement sensitivity over 

previous and competitive systems. Example: NET (noise equivalent temperature), the traditional 

figure of merit yardstick by which radiometric systems are compared, has been constantly 

measured to be 0.0003º C (RMS, Bandwidth = 1 Hz, Target temperature at 25º C, CVF open) 

using our standard 4.25” high-resolution Cassegrain fore optics. What this means in practice is 

that you can expect better than four times the performance using our standard optics than you 

can obtain with 6” optics on other commercial systems. 

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Field Proven Rugged Optical System 

The original Barnes-designed rigid optical bench construction of the radiometer head has been 

retained and improved as ease of field interchangeability of operating modules has been emphasized. 

A history of 25 years in the field supports your confidence in the stability of your sensor unit. 

New Slim Profile Electronics/Processor 

Our new approach to signal processing has resulted in a most welcome reduction in size, weight and 

complexity of the electronics/processor unit. The new unit is one-fifth the volume and one-half the 

weight of the Mark II and most competitive units. It mounts directly below the sensing head, and the 

total combined weight is less than 40 lbs. To the user, the reduced complexity of the new processor (3 

processing boards replace 14 on the Mark II) also means drastically reduced parts count for higher 

reliability. The new processor also has twice the RAM (random access memory) capacity of previous 

models. 

Upgrade for Barnes Mark II System 

The SpectralMaster Mark III electronics/processor can be retrofitted easily and economically to 

operate with any Barnes Mark II System sensing head with no changes to the sensing head. This 

extremely cost-effective retrofit will preserve the versatility of your present system with all of its 

interchangeable modules. Your gains will be in greatly improved sensitivity, field portability and 

reliability. 

Fully Field-Interchangeable Detector Modules 

The Mark III sensing head accepts a broad selection of fully field-interchangeable detector preamplifier 

assemblies featuring the liquid nitrogen cooled InSb/HgCdTe “sandwich” detector, Si/PbS, Si/PbSe, 

InSb and Pyroelectric detectors. 

Spectral Scanning Modules and Fore Optics Options 

A variety of spectral scanning modules featuring discrete filters and CVF elements are available, as on 

previous models, all easily field-interchangeable. The SpectralMaster Mark III comes with high 

resolution 4.25 inch Cassegrain fore optics. Standard fields of view are 2.5 milliradian, 0.5 degree and 

1 degree, with optional 1 milliradian field of view available. Wide field attachments for 3, 10 and 20 

degrees are available with all standard fields of view. Other special fore optics and attachments are 

available. 

Works with any Computer 

The SpectralMaster Mark III system package includes a Laptop Computer. However, it will operate 

with any computer with Windows 2000, XP. 

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MARK III 

Faster Menu-driven Processing with Pop-Up Menus 

The new COMPURAD 5 software comes installed in the computer. The software features popup 

menus and sub-menus that appear on the display to guide you through the processing 

routines. Some of the processing capabilities under keyboard control are: 

Command the CVF (one position, increment, full scan or multiple scans), chop speed (0-1000 

Hz), reference cavity temperature (0-55°C) and system gain (1-1000). 

Save incoming raw data to your disk or diskette and/or Hold in RAM data matrix arrays (21 data 

arrays in random access memory). 

Autocompute radiance or irradiance for full-field and point-source targets. 

Plot raw data, radiance or irradiance vs. wavelength, or data at any wavelength vs. time. 

Plot raw data vs. wavelength in near real-time. 

Save all data to disk or diskette for immediate recall. 

Printout or Plot all data displayed on the color monitor. 

Create and Plot a blackbody curve for any temperature increment in the radiance curve. 

Display multiple plots including blackbodies with autoscale, manual scaling or log scaling. 

Compare (autosubtract) any two scans and tabulate, plot or save the “delta” to disk or diskette. 

Zoom on graphics to magnify any spectral interval. 

RADIOMETER 

OPTICAL SYSTEM 

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PRS-2000 

DUAL CHANNEL PYROELECTRIC 

RADIOMETER SYSTEM 

IR INTENSITY TEST SYSTEM 

The PRS-2000 Dual Pyro-Radiometer Measures Energy in Two Spectral bands 

simultaneously. Its applications include Counter-Measure Flare Analysis, and Radiant 

Intensity Measurements. Custom Radiant Intensity Profile Software is Included. 

MAIN SELECTION SCREEN DATA ACQUISITION SCREEN CALIBRATION SETUP 

SCREEN 

PRS-2000 

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IR-704/301 

MULTI-SPECTRAL 

IR TARGET SYSTEM 

The IR-704 system integrates a Blackbody source, Motorized Aperture wheel, 

Motorized Filter Wheel, High Speed Shutter and High Speed Filter Shutter. The system 

was designed as a forced air-cooled Multi-Spectral, Multi-Aperture target system for 

direct integration with collimator / target projection systems, but can also be used as a 

direct target system. System operations are controlled by an internal microprocessor 

with RS-232 / RS-485 control interface, or an auxiliary direct hardware port. 

The system is optically arranged with a ¼” Cavity Blackbody source, 4 position aperture 

wheel, 4 position filter wheel, filter solenoid and shutter solenoid. Each of the assets are 

individually controlled via Serial port commands to allow Blackbody temperature control, 

Aperture selection, Filter selection, Shutter solenoid activation and Filter solenoid 

activation. The activation time of the shutter and filter solenoids is less than 5 

milliseconds to allow target high-speed progression from Off to Dual filtered to filtered in 

less than 10 milliseconds. 

The individual control ability of each of the IR-704’s systems allows for 32 different 

combinations of Filter / Aperture / Shutter selections coupled with a variable 

temperature blackbody source, from 50°C to 1050°C provide virtually limitless variability 

in Infrared energy output levels. 

Temperature Range: 50-1050C 

Emitter Size: 0.25” Cavity 

Stability Short / Long: 0.1C +/- 0.2C 

Fixtures / Apertures: 14 Positions on 2 Wheels 

Shutter Response:

FRONT VIEW 

WITH FRONT PLATE REMOVED 

SIDE VIEW 

IR-704/301 

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APPLICATIONS 

At Infrared Systems Development, we 

offer a wide variety of Infrared Test 

Equipment. We have many standard 

products as well as design services to 

produce products to fit your application. 

1” CAVITY BLACKBODY (IR-563/IR-564) 

SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT FILTER WHEEL, 

INSB-1000 PREAMPLIFIER, DETECTOR AND 

X-Y TRANSLATION TABLE 

TESTING IR-6416 FEMTOSECOND DATA 

ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH SPECTROMETER 

LASER DIODE, AND X-Y-Z TRANSLATION TABLE 

IR-2106 BLACKBODY SYSTEM WITH 640X480 IR CAMERA 

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Φ CAVITY BLACKBODY SYSTEMS 

The Cavity Blackbody Systems are an ideal source for the Near (1-3 um), Mid 

(3-8) and Far (8-30+ um) infrared bands. They are designed to provide infrared 

radiation as an ideal blackbody emitter. The output energy from the cavity 

closely follows the theoretical maximum energy curve described by Max 

Planck’s equation, and allows users to calibrate, align, and measure infrared 

devices and phenomena of all types. 

The 20º tapered - recessed - cone, surface emissivity, and cavity aspect ratio 

combine to provide blackbody radiation by multiple reflection, absorption and 

re-emission of its thermal energy. The thermal energy of the cavity is provided 

by a ceramic-sealed heater coil that uniformly heats the cavity cylinder. 

The IR-563 and IR-508 system carry a full, two-year warranty due to the 

reliability of actual field units used over the last 30 years. 

IR-508/301: The smaller size and lower power consumption make the IR-508 

ideal for applications with limited space and power, such as in environmental 

chambers down to -80º C. Using the optional 8 position aperture wheel, the 

infrared flux can be varied by known amounts without disturbing critical optical 

setups, and combining apertures and distance changes, the flux at any point 

can easily be determined. 

The IR-563 has been the industry standard 1000ºC blackbody for more than 30 

years, and continues to provide excellent service to infrared applications 

throughout the industry. The IR-564 extends the temperature range of the IR- 

563 to 1200 º C by changing cavity materials to Silicon Carbide and high purity 

Alumina ceramics; otherwise the two units are virtually identical. 

Using an aperture wheel, which comes standard on the IR-563 and IR-564, the 

infrared flux can be varied by known amounts without disturbing critical optical 

setups, and combining apertures and distance changes, the flux at any point 

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Φ CAVITY BLACKBODY SYSTEMS 

MODEL TEMPERATURE CAVITY 

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IR-508/301 50-1050ºC 0.25” 15 

IR-518/301 50-1050ºC 0.40” 16 

IR-563/301 50-1050ºC 1” 17 

IR-564/301 50-1200ºC 1” 17 

IR-574/301 50-1200ºC 2.25” 18 

IR-301 CONTROLLER 

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IR-508/301 


Temperature Range: 50 to 1050ºC 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): 17.36 (5.5) 

Wavelength Range: 0.5 - 99um 

Emissivity: >0.99 

Emitter Size: in (mm) 0.25" (6.3) 

Source Type: Cavity 

Temperature Resolution: 0.1ºC 

Calibration Accuracy: +/- 0.2ºC to NIST Standard 

Stability: Short (Long) Term: +/- 0.1ºC (+/- 0.2ºC) 

Response Time: 100-1000

IR-518/301 

CAVITY BLACKBODY 


Temperature Range: 50 to 1050ºC 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): 17.36 (14) 



Emitter Size: in (mm) 0.4" (10) 


Temperature Resolution: 0.1ºC 

Calibration Accuracy: +/- 0.2ºC to NIST Standard 

Stability: Short (Long) Term: +/- 0.1ºC (+/- 0.2ºC) 


IR-563 & IR-564 


Temperature Range: IR-563: 50 to 1050º C 

IR-564: 50 to 1200º C 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): IR-563: 17.36 (88) 

IR-564: 26.68 (135) 



Emitter Size: in (mm) 1" (25.4) 


Temperature Resolution: 0.1 C 

Calibration Accuracy: +/- 0.2 C to NIST Standard 

Stability: Short (Long) Term: +/- 0.1 C (+/- 0.2C) 

Response Time: IR-563: 100-1000

IR-574/301 

CAVITY BLACKBODY 


Temperature Range: 50 to 1200º C 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): 26.68 (684) 



Emitter Size: in (mm) 2.25" (57) 






Φ EXTENDED AREA BLACKBODY SYSTEMS 

Our extended area sources are flat 

plate emitters with special high 

emissivity coating providing 0.96 

average emissivity. Extended area 

sources provide large target with high 

radiant intensity for application where a 

cavity blackbody is too small. 

The NEW Low-Cost Thermo-Electrically 

cooled / Heated blackbody sources with a 

solid Copper Emitter plate provides superior 

uniformity and energy emission. Our 

Proprietary High Emissivity Black Coating 

provides >0.95 uniform Emissivity from 0.8 to 

30 um. A Type "T" Thermocouple is 

embedded in the emitter plate to allow 

independent monitoring and calibration of the 

surface temperature. The IR-2100 series 

offers stability and uniformity comparable to 

competitive systems costing more than 

$20,000 for a fraction of their costs, providing 

the best cost to performance ratio. 

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EXTENDED AREA BLACKBODY SYSTEMS 

MODEL TEMPERATURE CAVITY 

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IR-2100 -5 to 145ºC 2.5” x 2.5” 21 

IR-2101 -30 to 75ºC 2.5” x 2.5” 21 

IR-2103 -5 to 145ºC 3” x 3” 22 

IR-2106 5 to 150ºC 6” x 6” 23 

IR-140 AMBIENT TO 230ºC 12” x 12” 24 



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IR-2100/301 


Temperature Range: IR-2100: -5 to 145 C 

IR-2101: -30 to 75ºC 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): .17 (5.4) 

Wavelength Range: 1-99 um 

Emissivity: 0.96 +/- 0.02 

Emitter Size: in (mm) 2.5” x 2.5” (63.5 x 63.5) 

Source Type: Extended Area 




Response Time: Ambient – Max

IR-2103/301 

EXTENDED AREA 

BLACKBODY 


Temperature Range: -5 to 145 ºC 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): .17 (7.75) 


Emissivity: 0.96 +/- 0.02 

Emitter Size: in (mm) 3” x 3” (76.2 x 76.2) 






IR-2106/301 


Temperature Range: 5 to 150º C 

Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): 0.17 (5.4) 


Emissivity: 0.96 +/- 0.02 

Emitter Size: in (mm) 6” x 6” (152.4 x 152.4) 






IR-140, 150, 160 


Temperature Range: 

IR-140: Amb to 230º C 



Emittance Watts/Cm^2 (Watts): IR-140: 0.36 (334) 

IR-160: 0.85 (789) 

IR-150: 2.02 (1876) 

Wavelength Range: 

1 - 99um 

Emissivity: 0.96 +/- 0.02 

Emitter Size: in (mm) 12” x 12” (304 x 304) 

Source Type: 

Extended Area 

Temperature Resolution: 0.1C 

Calibration Accuracy: 

+/- 0.2 C to NIST Standard 


Response Time: 

Ambient – Max < 50 Minutes 

Temperature Sensors: 

IR-140: Platinum RTD & Type T 

IR-160: Platinum RTD & Type T 

IR-150: Platinum RTD & Type S 

Control Type: 

Active Multi-Band P.I.D. 

Line Voltage: 

IR-140: 90-125 or 208-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 

IR-160: 90-125 or 208-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 

IR-150: 208-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 

Power Requirements: 

IR-140: 1500 Watts Max 



Cable Length: 8 Feet (2.4 m) 

Dimensions: in (mm) Source: 17” H x 17” D x 17” W (432x432x432) 

Controller: 

5.1"H x 13.4"D x 12"W (130x340x304) 

Warranty: 

1 Year 

Standard Apertures: 

12” x 12” (304 x 304 mm) 

Remote Interface: 

RS-232, RS-485 or IEEE-488/GPIB 

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IR-301 

BLACKBODY SOURCE 

CONTROLLER 

Temperature Range: 50ºc to 1200ºC Sample Rate: Cavity Temp is updated 10 times per 

second; digitally filtered to eliminate noise 

Calibration 

+/- 0.2ºC +/- 1 digit ºF/ºC Selected at Factory 

Accuracy: 

Stability: +/- 0.02% of full scale Alarms: 5.0 amps at 120 VAC, 2.5 amps at 230 

VAC 

Resolution: 1ºC or 0.1ºC Selectable Operating 

Environment: 

0 to 40ºC ambient temp with relative 

humidity less than 95% non-condensing 

Warm-Up Time: 35 Minutes Power 105-125 Volts, 50-60 Hz., 500 Watts Max 

Requirement: 

Control: 

PID dual Zero voltage firing 

state power relays 

Dimensions 

(HxWxL): 

5.10” x 12” x 13.4” 

(Rackmounted 5.25” x 19” x 14.4” 

Readout: 

Dual display: BB Temp is 

shown on upper LED display; 

Set Point and Parameters are 

shown on lower LCD Display 

Weight: 9 lbs. (Rackmounted 10bs.) 

(Shipping Weight: 13 lbs. 17lbs.) 

The IR-301 controller is a microprocessor based PID (Proportional, Integral and Derivative) system for 

regulating the Blackbody's Radiating Surface. At Infrared Systems Development, we have taken a leap 

forward from the standard PID Controller types of past years. We do this by utilizing five (5) independent 

PID parameter groups, each for a specific temperature range, internally selected based on the Setpoint. 

To control stability, the Standard Proportional Band with Automatic Reset and Derivative method is 

utilized. Unlike standard PID control, these parameters are totally dedicated to control stability only. This 

allows us to reduce the Proportional Band, creating a much more stable Blackbody system. 

To control warm-up characteristics, we start with an independent Proportional Band, much wider than the 

stability Proportional Band. We then take the operational span and divide it into five smaller spans. Each 

of these spans is assigned a factory-selected range of PID Parameters values. Selecting a set 

temperature automatically loads the proper warm-up parameters into memory for that specific 

temperature. This process practically eliminates the need for continuous reactionary parameter changes 

as required by standard PID. 

All control parameters, selections, and calibration procedures are accomplished through simple MENU 

selections using the four front panel buttons. These MENU selections are organized into Sections. Each 

Section presents a specific set of related functions. Internally the IR-301 was designed for maximum 

accuracy while maintaining our trademark reliability and quality. As is apparent with the use of dual 

redundant solid state (zero-voltage switching) power relays, RFI filters and an entire temperature sensor 

feedback loop; wire, cable, pins and connectors, being manufactured from special thermocouple alloys to 

eliminate the effects of ambient temperature change. The Thermocouple Cold Junction is mounted to a 

high precision RTD sensor to accurately monitor the CJC to provide compensation for ambient 

temperature variations. All connections are made from the rear for true Rackmount capabilities. 

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DIMENSIONS 

IR-301 WITH RACKMOUNT 

ACCESSORY 

IR-301 

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ENERGY MODULATOR SYSTEMS 

IR-860 

Modulator for 

IR-563 

IR-564 

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IR-762 

Modulator for 

IR-508 

IR-518 

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The Energy Modulator is a variable speed rotating disk chopper designed for use with 

radiation sources, including blackbody, tungsten filament, mercury lamps Nernst glowers 

and as part of instruments where modulated radiation is needed. 

The IR-860 has been specially designed to integrate with the IR-563 & IR-564 

Blackbody Sources while the IR-762 is designed for the IR-508 and IR-518 blackbody 

Sources. For other applications a table mount is available. The System consists of the 

Modulator head assembly and Modulator controller. The controller operates the motor 

and blade rotation and controls the speed of the modulation frequency. 

The Modulator unit of the IR-860 contains an interchangeable chopper blade attached to 

a hub of a Brushless DC Motor. This motor allows the blade to stop at an open position 

by depressing the HOLD switch or shorting the remote hold BNC. The blade is attached 

to the motor shaft and rotated to align the hold position of the motor with an open 

position of the blade. 

Three sensors detect the rotor motion in the motor and feedback the signal to the drive 

circuitry to ensure accurate closed loop speed control. A BLDC motor controller is used 

to provide the motor drive and sensor signal processing. A built in phase reference 

pickup, or optical sensor is provided to allow the user to measure and monitor the actual 

chopping frequency through the front panel meter or the rear panel Freq Out BNC. This 

signal is a TTL 0-5V square wave. 

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ENERGY MODULATOR 

SYSTEMS 


Motor Spindle Speed 

Range: 

Warm Up Time: 

BLADE TYPES: 

Blade 

Stability: 

Control Type: 

Meter Indication: 

Meter Accuracy: 

Reference Frequency 

Output: 

Power Requirements: 

Dimensions: 

Modulator: 

Controller: 

Freq Range 

IR-860 

Weight: 

75-7500 RPM 

1 Hour for Optimum Stability 

0.5% of set frequency or 0.25% of 

full scale over 4 hours 

Closed Loop Brushless DC Motor 

Controller with Phase Sensors 

Chopping Frequency in Hertz 

± 1 Digit 

0-5 V TTL Level, 600 Ohms Output 

200 Watts 110 or 220 VAC 

50-60 Hz 

6.88” Diameter (175mm) 

8.5” x 8” x 3.75” (216x203x95mm) 

6.5 lbs 

Number 

of Slots 

Slot Width 

@ Center 

A 1.25-125HZ 1 7.854” 1.0” 

B 2.5-250HZ 2 3.927 1.0 

Maximum 

Aperture 

STANDARD BLADE 

C 10-1000HZ 8 0.982 0.992 

D 30-3000HZ 24 0.327 0.327 

E 50-5000HZ 40 0.196 0.196 

F 100-10000HZ 80 0.098 0.098 

G 300-30000HZ 240 0.0327 0.0327 

H 62.5-6250HZ 50 0.157 0.157 

J 450-45000HZ 360 0.022 0.022 

K 3.75-375HZ 3 2.618 1.0 


Dimensions: 5.8”W x 2.8”H x 12.5”D 

Input and Output BNC’s 

Connectors: 

Frequency Control: Up/Down Keypad Switches 

Mode Control: Keypad Switch Enable with LED 

Illuminated Selection 

External Control: Keypad Switch Enable with LED 

Indication 

Input Power 

Connection: 

IEC Connector with US style 

power cord 

Weight: 5lbs (10 lbs. Shipped weight) 

Operating Temp: 10-40º C 

Display Type: Green LED Segments 

No of Digits: 4 

Frequency Resolution: 1 HZ 

762 HEAD 

Motor: 11 pole dc motor, sleeve bearing, 

precious metal brushes 

Ambient Temp: -20ºC to + 65ºC 

Optical Sensor: High speed, IR LED 

Phototransistor Switch 

POWER SUPPLY 

Supply Type: Linear 

Voltage Selection: 115 / 230 VAC 

Input Voltage: 110 / 115 VAC +/- 10%, 230VAC 

+/- 10% 

Line Frequency: 50-60Hz 

Input Power: 20VA MAX 

Fuse Ratings: 250mA @ 115VAC 

125mA @ 230VAC 

Fuse Type: IEC60127-2/III (250V, Slow Blow 

Type ‘T’ 

BLADE TYPES: 

Freq Range 

IR-762 

Number 

of Slots 

Maximum 

Aperture 

Jitter 

20-200HZ 2 1.85” +/- 0.2º max 

STANDARD BLADE 

20Hz-1KHZ 10 0.40” +/- 1º max 

60JZ-3KHZ 30 0.13” +/- 3ºmax 

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INTELLIGENT FILTER WHEEL 

Φ 

Φ 

Φ 

Φ 

Remote Motorized Wheel 

5 or 8 Position Wheel 

Filters or Apertures 

PC Controllable via RS-232 

The IFW has the ability to determine the identification (ID) of a particular wheel and apply that wheel 

ID to a preprogrammed set of filters or apertures. The names, not just position numbers of these 

filters, are displayed on the eight character display and are also available to the operating software 

via an RS-232 interface using a simple command structure. Up to 5 different filter wheels can have 

separate IDs and each wheel can have up to 5 filters for a total of 25 identifiable filters. 

The IFW filter wheel can easily be removed from the IFW system without tools or removal from the 

equipment. A hinged door is secured by a single captive thumbscrew. Once opened, the wheel can 

be extracted and another inserted in its place. The entire process takes only a few seconds. Hitting 

the HOME switch on the hand control or invoking the HOME function in the operating program will set 

the wheel to position one and bring up the available filters for that wheel. 

The IFW can be controlled by either the switches on the hand control, an SBIG camera controller, or 

by an external computer via an RS-232 interface. The RS-232 operating protocol is a set of simple 

ASCII commands that any programmer can easily implement. While any software capable of 

controlling the SBIG CFW-8 filter wheel can immediately control the IFW, we believe developers will 

incorporate the IFW serial operating protocol since it offers full feedback including filter names. The 

IFW control software can be used for the filter description programming and also for filter selection 

and control. 

A control cable with 8-pin modular connector on one end and a 9-pin sub-D connector on the other is 

used to connect the IFW to the hand control box. Lengths of cable 6, 12, 25 and 50 feet as well as 

custom lengths are available. This is the same cable used with the TCF focuser and can be 

interchanged. 

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PREAMPLIFIERS 

SINGLE ELEMENT 

Infrared Systems Development produce preamplifiers, which provide complete 

detector interfacing. The proper bias voltage and input stage are selected for 

each detector type. The preamplifier output is suitable for driving test 

equipment, A/D cards and instrument circuitry. We fully test and integrate the 

detector with the preamplifier when supplied, or simulated detector 

components. Each amplifier is tested with methods most closely matching the 

final application. From DC response to femtosecond laser pulse, our preamps 

are optimized to provide the best performance for each task. 

MODEL Type Bandwidth Gain 

MCT-1000 PC HgCdTe 1.5Hz – 150kHz 50-1000 

MCT-1000DC PC HgCdTe DC – 150kHz 50-1000 

MCT-1000H PC HgCdTe 1.5Hz – 150kHz 200-4000 

MCT-1000HS PC HgCdTe 500Hz – 1.0MHz 50-1000 

PVMCT-1000 PV HgCdTe 1.5Hz – 150kHz 5-100 

MCT Array PC or PV HgCdTe Any DC-1.0Mhz 5-1000 

INSB-1000 PV InSb 1.5Hz – 200kHz 5-100 

INSB-1000DC PV InSb DC – 200kHz 5-100 

INSB-1000HS PV InSb 2mm 500HZ – 1.0MHz 0.5-10 

INSB-1000HS PV InSb 1mm 500Hz – 1.0MHz 2.5-30 

PYRO-1000 DTGS and LiTaO3 1.5Hz – 10kHz 50-1000 

PB-1000 PbS/PbSe 1.5Hz – 50kHz 2-200 

INGAAS-1000 InGaAs 1.5Hz – 50kHz 5-100 

VA-1000 Any 10Hz – 500Hz 100-3000 

Bias Adjust 

Access Port 

Zero Adjust 

Access Port 

Zero Adjust 

Test Point 

MCT 

Detector 

Input 

InSb 

Detector 

Input 

Φ 

ZERO 

30 – 80 Ω 

1.5-150KHz 

MCT 

GND 

TP1 

BIAS 

I N F R A R E D S Y S T E M S D E V E L O P M E N T 

CORPORATION 

-15V 

IN 

BIAS 

IN 

GAIN 

OUT 

ZERO 

M CT-1000 

Current Mode 

Preamplifier 

GAIN 

OUT 

+15V 

Φ 

IN INSB- 

1000 

Current Mode 


Preamplifier 

CORPORATION 

InSb 

1.5-150KHz 

IN 

InSb 

GND 

-15V 

GAIN 

OUT 

OUT 

GAIN 

+15V 

Power 

Supply 

Ground 

Power 

Supply 

Ground 

- 15 Volts 

100ma 

Output 

+ 15 Volts 

200 ma 

- 15 Volts 

100ma 

Output 

+ 15 Volts 

100 ma 

M CT-1000 Preamplifier 

Figure 1 

Gain Adjust 

Access Port 

Gain Adjust 

Access Port 

INSB-1000 Preamplifier 

Figure 1 

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PREAMPLIFIERS 

MULTI- ELEMENT 

ARRAY DETECTOR 

PREAMPLIFIERS 

MCT-6400 

Infrared Systems Development Corporation offers multi-channel preamplifiers for 

small and large array detectors. These preamplifiers are the same high quality low 

noise amplifiers as the single channel unit, packaged in multi-channel housings. Bias 

and Gain adjustments allow corrections for signal differences between array 

elements. Each element can be adjusted to compensate for responsivity variations. 

Bias and Responsivity (gain) of each individual array element can be tuned to 

provide uniform response from all elements. Front Panel input BNC connectors 

attach to the detector terminals and Rear Panel output BNC’s connect to signal 

acquisition and analysis circuitry. Low impedance output (50 Ohm) allows direct 

connection to PC based A/D boards, and drive long length cables. Several multichannel 

arrays can be used for larger arrays; two MCT-6400’s will interface with a 

128 Element array. 

PREAMP MODEL 

ARRAY SIZE 

(# OF ELEMENTS) 

MCT-4000 4 

MCT-8000 8 

MCT-1600 16 

MCT-3200 32 

MCT-6400 64 

MCT-4000 

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CORPORATION 

Infrared Systems Development Corporation (ISDC) Designs 

and Manufactures High Quality Electro-Optical Systems and 

Components for all aspects of Infrared Sciences. 

WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU 

We also develop systems for custom applications, and offer 

design consulting services for many infrared instrument and 

sub-system projects. Our experienced staff can offer 

assistance in almost any IR field, and offer suggestions for 

your system needs. 

Contact us for more information. 

Infrared Systems Development Corporation 

7319 Sandscove Court #4 

Winter Park, FL 32792 

Phone: 407-679-5101 

Fax: 407-679-5520 

Email: sales@infraredsystems.com 

Visit us at: www.infraredsystems.com

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